Brief
History of Saudi Arabia __ Not so brief, this fairly long Saudi
Arabian history is full of information and with links to additional
materials. - From mideastweb.org - illustrated - From mideastweb.org -
http://www.mideastweb.org/arabiahistory.htm

Historical and
Cultural Background - Saudi Arabia Information __ You will find
an outline the history of the Arabian peninsula, with special attention to
the history of the House of Saud. Click-to-read articles, maps and gallery.
- illustrated - From saudinf.com -
http://www.saudinf.com/main/b.htm

History of Saudi Arabia __ "The rise of Islam in
the 620s AD, the subsequent religious importance of the Arabian cities of
Makkah (Makkah al-Mukarramah, or Mecca), and Medina (the two holiest places
in Islam), and the discovery of large oil reserves in the early twentieth
century, have given the rulers of this territory significant influence
beyond the peninsula." An encyclopedic article with links to
additional resources. - illustrated - From wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Saudi_Arabia

History of Saudi Arabia __ "On a moonless night
one hundred years ago, a unique individual led a group of some 40 men on a
daring mission that would have a profound impact on the future course of the
history of the Arabian Peninsula." Read a remarkable story and learn
what would have happened if the mission failed. - From rootsweb.com -
http://www.rootsweb.com/~sauwgw/History.htm

Saudi Arabia History __ "The Arabian Peninsula was
occupied by the Abyssinians before the sixth century AD. Around AD 576 they
were driven out of the southern regions by the Persians, who made it a
province of their empire." A look at the history of Saudi Arabia along
with additional information about Saudi Arabia. - From iexplore.com -
http://www.iexplore.com/dmap/Saudi+Arabia/History

Saudi Arabia: History __ "It is believed that Arabia is the
homeland of the Semites, to which many peoples of the Middle East belong,
with Arabs and Hebrews as the most known." A timeline of Saudi Arabia
history along with other information about Saudi Arabia. - From LookLex Ltd.
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http://i-cias.com/e.o/saudi_5.htm

Saudi Arabia (History) __ "During the first World
War, in which Turkey was allied with Germany; the Arabs under Ottoman rule
rebelled. In 1915 the United Kingdom signed a treaty of friendship with Ibn
SaŽud, who was then master of central Arabia, securing his co-operation
against Turkey." A basic look at the history of Saudi Arabia. - From
Arabic German Consulting -
http://www.arab.de/arabinfo/saudihis.htm